Using Trailer Air Brakes-Optional

CAUTION: Avoid personal injury. DO NOT over use brakes on steep downhill grades. Shift tractor into lower gear. (See implement manual and Transport Section). The single-line trailer brake may be used at speeds up to 25 km/h (15.5 mph) only.

The air brakes are a combined single-and dual-line system.

NOTE: A single-line braking system uses coupler (A). Dual-line braking system uses couplers (B) and (C).

Clean connections before connecting the compressed air hoses. Lift cover from trailer brake coupler and connect trailer hose coupling. Seal the connections with the dust caps whenever the hoses are disconnected.

Start engine and allow system air pressure to reach working range. Range on air pressure gauge (D) should be 6-8.5 bar (85-125 psi).

IMPORTANT: With a trailer connected, do not drive away unless the air pressure gauge is indicating at least 6 bar (85 psi).

Press both brake pedals to stop tractor-trailer while disengaging the clutch.

Use individual brakes to assist in making sharp turns.

IMPORTANT: To prevent undue wear on the brakes, observe the following points:

Make sure the pressure hoses are connected.

Select the same gear, when driving downhill, that would be selected for driving uphill.

Check the air brake on the trailer regularly for correct functioning.

A-Black (Single-line)
B-Yellow (Dual-line)
C-Red (Dual-line)
D-Air Pressure Gauge

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